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Mariah Carey to guest star on Empire

Mariah Carey is set to guest star in an episode of musical drama Empire.

The five-time Grammy winner will portray a fictional pop legend called Kitty, who is called in to help Jamal (Jussie Smollett) through a creative block. The pair write an explosive new pop track together, but their collaboration must overcome their personal difficulties if they ever plan to unleash it on the world.

The episode will air on Wednesday, October 5 in the US. It will air shortly after on E4 in the UK.

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The 10 most stylish TV characters

TV shows are supposed to be known for the dramatics, storylines and interesting characters, but sometimes characters’ fashion choices stand out so much that we can’t help but take notice. Whether they are sporting Prada handbags or expensive three-piece suits, here are some of the best-dressed characters on TV:

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Olivia Pope

The two things Olivia from Scandal loves more than the President is a neutral-coloured Prada bag and designer oversized coats. The head gladiator-in-charge never has a bad fashion moment when she’s running around fixing problems at the White House. Even when she’s just at home enjoying a glass of wine, she can be seen wearing super stylish pyjamas.

Clara Oswald

Clara, of Doctor Who, is by far the most stylish companion yet. One of the reasons we love Clara is because of her casual but cute sense of style on the show. Clara dresses like the girlfriend we can grab coffee with on a Sunday afternoon. Her floral dresses and schoolgirl skirts make it easy for people to relate to her. Clara usually completes her outfits with a crossover bag when she’s traveling with the Doctor.

The Girls of Pretty Little Liars

Even though Aria, Spencer, Hanna and Emily have a crazy stalker on their tale in every episode of Pretty Little Liars, they never seem to miss out on the latest fashion trends. To set them apart from one another, the girls have their own unique sense of style. Aria is adventurous with crazy and playful patterns. Spencer is the bookworm, so she wears tailored blazers and pencil skirts. Hannah can be seen in flirty and fun tops and dresses while Emily is the casual one in mostly stylish jeans and shirts.

Cookie Lyon

Cookie’s crazy costumes are so fun to watch on Empire because they are so unpredictable. The bright furs and animal prints just scream for attention whenever she walks into a room. This choice of style works for her character because she is loud and dramatic about everything she does.

Alice Vaughan

The private investigator from The Catch has yet to reach UK TV screens (it’s scheduled for Sky Living in May) but she’s already making a fashion statement stateside. Alice is a name partner at a PI firm so she always has to look her best for her clients. She can catch bad guys while in high heels, tight pencil skirts and cute blouses. Totally bad-ass.

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Sherlock Holmes

Traditionally, detective Sherlock Holmes is known for his iconic uniform which includes a tweed coat and a deerstalker hat. However, Benedict Cumberbatch wears a modernised version of the uniform in Sherlock. The slim-fitting suit, the trench coat and the blue scarf looks very stylish and well put together while Holmes is solving crimes.

Frank Delfino

If we had to give an award for “The Sexiest Murderous Assistant in all of Shondaland,” it would no doubt go to Frank Delfino from How to Get Away with Murder. In the show, Frank is good looking dapper and murdering people in cold blood. But his beard and the way he dresses makes all of us ladies (and some gentlemen) swoon, which helps us forget all about his criminal activities.

Elijah Mikaelson

There’s no sibling rivalry like a Mikaelsson sibling rivalry in The Originals, but the one thing the siblings never disagree on is Elijah’s great taste in three-piece suits. The vampire brings lots of charm when he’s ripping people’s throats out of their bodies but he also looks good doing it. We wouldn’t be surprised if the worst part of Elijah’s day is getting other people’s blood on his expensive trousers.

John Reese

Since the beginning of Person of Interest, John Reese was known as the “Man in the Suit.” This was actually how police identified him while he was playing a vigilante on the streets of NYC. The white collared shirt and two-piece suit go perfectly with his dreamy face.

Lucifer Morningstar

Lucifer is another newcomer to our TV screens and he is probably the most handsome Devil yet. In most episodes Lucifer is dressed as if he just stepped out of the cover of GQ magazine. Looking chic is a big deal when you own a club that has bring in lots of sexy women everyday.

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Every lawyer in legal dramas

The characters of TV shows like The Good Wife, Suits and How To Get Away with Murder need their own platform because they always look fashionable no matter what situation they are in. From watching these shows it’s almost as if being stylish comes with being a lawyer. Sometimes some lawyers go as far as pointing out how much they spend on their clothes and shoes. We can bet it’s more than an average person’s monthly rent.

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5 TV shows to watch if you want to be a millionaire

Everybody’s favourite retail mogul Harry Selfridge will be returning to our screens tonight (08.01.16) for a fourth series of Mr. Selfridge.

This series finds us in 1928 and sees Harry Selfridge a little older and a little more tired. He’s beginning to lose his grip on his money-making empire and new kid on the block, Mr. Dillon (played by Line of Duty’s Sacha Dhawan), has got Mr. Selfridge worried.

Take a first look at what to expect in the new series:

Business is a hot topic in the TV world and there are inspiring entrepreneurs popping up in all sorts of guises. So after you’ve learnt everything you can from Mr. Selfridge, here’s four more business masterminds to help you make your first million.

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Empire

A musical drama which centres on “Empire Entertainment”, a hip hop music and entertainment company run by Lucious Lyon. When Lucious is diagnosed with ALS he is forced to start thinking about who will take over as CEO of the company. Will it be ex-wife Cookie – out of prison after 17 years on a drug dealing charge she took to save Lucious and his company? Or one of his three sons: Jamal, the black sheep in Lucious’ eyes; Andre, power hungry but suffering from bipolar disorder; or Hakeem, the fame-obsessed, rising hip hop star?

With the eleventh series just finished, the enduring popularity of this business reality show is undeniable. Whether due to the fast-paced challenges, Sugar’s glorious put downs or just simply watching the ineptitude of stupid human people – audiences love it. We don’t really glean many entrepreneurial tips from the show but at least we know what not to do.

Oh and you could watch the American version of the show but you’ll have to put up with this guy…

Following in the golden footsteps of the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs, Silicon Valley tells the story of Richard Hendricks as your stereotypical shy and reserved computer programmer who stumbles upon a big idea. Selling his app for a cool $10 million he enters into the cutthroat world of Silicon Valley. He and his small team try to stay above water whilst taking on the big sharks. A hilarious portrayal of the tech world, this might get your brain mulling over that potential billion dollar app you’d been thinking about.

A light-hearted addition to end this list, Billionaire Boy graced our television screens this Christmas. Adapted from David Walliams’ book of the same name, it follows Joe Spud, whose dad created “Bum Fresh” – the most famous toilet roll in the world. An instant hit, Len Spud became a billionaire and he and his son live in luxury. Joe soon discovers that money can’t buy you everything and struggles to make friends at a new school. We can all guess the tug-on-your-heartstrings ending but this is a great show to watch to prepare you emotionally for your new billionaire lifestyle.

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The Empire Season Two Promo Has Dropped

Catch Chris Rock and Marisa Tomei in the brand new promo for season two of the Fox smash hit Empire, dropped last night.

The promotional team for the series have been working hard to whip the already highly-anticipated second season into nothing short of an international event over the last few weeks, teasing details of numerous celebrity cameo appearances ranging from Kelly Rowland and Mariah Carey to Lenny Kravitz and Chris Rock.

However, they went one stop further last night when they commissioned the release of a brand new teaser trailer that gives insight into what awaits in season two. This time around, viewers can see a bit more of Lucious’s life in prison, – with a very well placed shot of American comedian Chris Rock thrown in the mix -Hakeem and Jamal fighting about their music careers and Marisa Tomei’s Mimi Whiteman standing up for the eldest Lyon.

With the promises of better music, more madness and misery amongst characters and plenty of drama, the second season of the acclaimed drama can’t come soon enough.

You can catch Empire Season Two when it returns to the UK in Autumn 2015, and can watch the teaser trailer below:

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Behind The Scenes On Set of Empire Season 2

For those of you who can’t wait until Empire Season 2, which is set to hit our screens on September 23rd, we’ve got some very exciting behind-the-scenes imagery courtesy of Lee Daniels and the Empire official Facebook page for you to feast your eyes on.

The cast is back on set following the runaway success of the first season, and director/creator Daniels has given us a sneak peek at the upcoming action.

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Empire Gets UK Air Date on E4

We were overjoyed when we tuned into E4 this morning, only to see our favourite hip hop family on the screen. That’s right; at long last, Empire has been given its UK air date! The first season of the smash hit will premiere on E4 on April 28th for your viewing pleasure.

Like King Lear updated for the hip hop generation, Empire follows the trials and tribulations of Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard), a talented artist and CEO of ‘Empire Entertainment’, who must choose which of his three sons will inherit his hip hop kingdom when he is diagnosed with a debilitating illness. Meanwhile, his estranged wife Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) – A.K.A the reason we all fell in love with Empire in the first place – emerges from prison to claim her share of the business.

Musical superstar Timbaland serves as a producer on the show, and alongside songwriter and producer Jim Beanz has been responsible for creating the series’ original soundtrack, which topped Billboard’s ‘R&B/Hip-Hop Album and 200 Album Charts’ in the US.

If that weren’t enough, the show’s first season boasts a string of guest stars including Naomi Campbell, Courtney Love, Snoop Dogg and Rita Ora.

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International Women’s Day: TV’s Most Badass Women

There are so many badass women kicking butt on TV in 2015! While this is something we think should be celebrated every day of the year, Sunday is International Women’s Day, so we’ve compiled a hells-yeah list of feisty females who bring the fire to our favourite shows on TV. Can we get an ‘amen!’?

Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson) – Empire

It’s an undisputed fact that Cookie Lyon is the reason everyone’s watching Empire. Cookie slays every scene in the show by having the loudest voice, the loudest outfit, and the loudest attitude at all times. She’s not afraid to throw a shoe at her ex-husband, beat her youngest son with a broom, and generally show everyone who’s boss. In a room with Naomi Campbell and Courtney Love, she’s still queen bee. Even better, the woman’s got substance. On top of being a straight up thug-diva, Cookie’s a shrewd business woman, a protective and supportive mother, and a caring ex-wife to Lucious when she needs to be. She’s fierce but fair, and she’s rightly taking the world by storm.

Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) – Parks and Recreation

Parks and Rec may have come to an end last month, but the legend of Leslie will live on forever. Ms. Knope taught us it’s totally possible to be goofy, girly and powerful all at the same time, and we’ve loved watching her develop into one of comedy’s most empowering women over the past six years. We also love the impact her influence has had on the other ladies in the show, namely April and Donna, who’ve grown to own their awesomeness more and more under her tutelage. Oh, and ladies celebrating ladies over breakfast? We think every day should be Galentine’s Day.

Jessica Huang (Constance Wu) – Fresh Off the Boat

The matriarch in a house of three sons, this woman knows how to take control of a situation and shut it down. So far she’s mowed down some dine-and-dashers in her car and proceeded to pelt them with onions, taught her kids not to date rape, and carved out a career for herself as a realtor when no advertised jobs were paying high enough for her time. Best of all, this badass character is based on the real life Jessica Huang (mother of the show’s creator Eddie Huang), who had this to say about herself: “My sons always told me that I’m too loud and I need to not be so loud. I told them they just have to get used to it because that’s who I am!”. Heck yes.

Lisa Simpson (voiced by Yeardley Smith) – The Simpsons

Almost like a cartoon prototype of Leslie Knope, Lisa Simpson has been teaching little girls it’s cool to be smart since before I was born. Remember when she challenged sexism in the doll industry in ‘Lisa vs. Malibu Stacey’, or the time she took on Mr Burns’s environmental irresponsibility in ‘The Old Man and the Lisa’? A daily reminder that even society’s youngest women can make a positive difference to the world and grow up to be whoever they want to be, the influence had by this tiny role model is simply immeasurable.

Caitlin Snow (Danielle Panabaker) – The Flash

Dr. Caitlin Snow is everything we want to be; caring and loyal, brave in the face of danger, a bio-engineering genius, and yet still able to laugh at herself being a dork. We love how she’s not intimidated by anyone, and completely owns her place in the typically ‘male’ world of S.T.A.R Labs. More often than not she’s the voice of reason, finding the perfect solution to the practical problem or moral dilemma at hand, and generally showing the rest of them how it’s done. Sure, The Flash canon has her on a predestined trajectory to becoming a super-villain, but Dr. Snow can nevertheless do no wrong in our eyes.

Jane Villanueva (Gina Rodriguez) – Jane The Virgin

Moral, compassionate, hard-working: Jane Villanueva is almost too good to be true, and completely unafraid to stick up for herself. What other woman on television has worked three jobs as a teacher, scriptwriter and waitress, whilst heavily pregnant with a baby she didn’t even naturally conceive? NOBODY. She’ll go to any lengths to look after her family, like braving the worst thunderstorm ever in search of her grandmother’s rosary. We wish we could be a bit more like Jane! That’s one lucky (if unexpected) baby she’s bringing into the world!

Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) – How To Get Away With Murder

Prof. A. Keating is on here for many reasons including managing her own law practice, being a university professor and being damn good at everything she does. She’ll win your defence case if you let her (providing she wants to). She’ll hold her head up regardless of the whole heap of awfulness that is her personal life, and you’ll never notice anything was wrong. But despite her fierce success, she cares for her students and clients, she’s loyal (we think!), and she holds no prejudice towards anyone who might need her help. She also gives one epic speech in court.

Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) – Game of Thrones

Victim-turned-leader and fighter for freedom Daenerys Targaryen is GoT‘s obvious choice for badass woman. Abused by her brother and forced to marry for political gain, Dany escaped her brother’s clutches and became the assertive, compassionate and well-respected leader we know her as today. Even after losing her beloved husband and child, she’s still determined to fight for those who have less than she does. She’s also the only potential candidate for monarch in the Seven Kingdoms right now making an honest effort at learning how to rule a country, so we have to give her props for that.